TITLE: Let Your Light Shine

TEXT: Matthew 5:13-16

PROPOSITION: Our example of Christianity is seen by many.

QUESTION: How?

KEY WORD: Ways

Introduction:

1. You are the light of the world

2. Our light is meant to be seen by the world.

3. Sometimes, instead of “letting our light shine” we “shine our light”

Our Clothing

1. DON'T SHINE YOUR LIGHT – Wear a cross, T-shirt with “I love Jesus”

2. 1 Timothy 2:9-10

3. Modest =

   1. Decent – You can define decent – It must NOT be TOO _______. (fill in the blank) – low, thin, tight, high – clothing in any extreme.

   2. Appropriate – for the occasion, dress differently for church, funeral, work in garden, change oil in car, roller skating

Our Language

1. DON'T SHINE YOUR LIGHT – Spiritual jargon, stained glass whine

2. Ephesians 4:29-32

3. How we talk speaks more than we have imagined about ourselves

Our Prayers

1. DON'T SHINE YOUR LIGHT – Show off, to be seen of men

2. We are to pray – Luke 11:1

3. Jesus taught us to pray – Matthew 6

4. Our prayers must be:

   1. Clearly understood – 1 Corinthians 14:16

   2. Specific -

   3. Constant – 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Our Money

1. DON'T SHINE YOUR LIGHT – Not brag, wave big bills around

2. We must be good stewards – 1 Peter 4:10

3. Ecclesiastes 11:9

Our Worship

1. DON'T SHINE YOUR LIGHT – Jump, shout, wave hands in the air

2. 1 Corinthians 14:40 – decently and in order – not in chaos

3. We must worship God in spirit and truth – John 4:24

Conclusion

1. God wants spiritual fruit – not religious nuts

2. The world is in darkness – we are the only light they will see.

3. Are they seeing the light of the gospel in your life?

4. Are you letting your light shine OR shining your light?